Mkhitaryan, who was taken off at half-time as part of seven planned substitutions, appeared happy with his debut performance and hinted there would be more to come.

“I would say it was a good game,” Mkhitaryan told MUTV. “The first half was a little bit difficult because we couldn’t score a goal.

“But whatever, we made a good game and thank you to my team-mates. I was trying to feel comfortable. I think day by day it will be better.”

When asked how he was settling in at United, he added: “I am trying, because the first days are always very difficult. You have to get to know your team-mates and their qualities, so I am trying to learn everything very quickly.

“It doesn’t matter where [I play], the most important thing is to play and help the team win the games and that is the main thing for me.”

“Game by game it will be better and better. Of course we’re getting ready for the new season so we are trying to do everything the coach is asking from us.”